OPAR
OPAR
(Fume)
(Fume)
The world we know is changing ever faster and more rapidly. Humanity, driven by constant development, falls victim to the exponentially growing appetite for goods and resources. Satisfying this hunger relies on the continuous exploitation of our planet. At the same time, there is an increasing demand for energy, upon which nearly every aspect of modern life depends. Chimneys of power plants towering above all natural structures have become an inseparable part of the landscape, and their monumental silhouettes shrouding the sky in smoke and steam serve as a reminder of the price we pay for global ambitions. In my work titled Opar (English: Fume) I focus on the visual burden that structures of energy production have become for the landscape. I am primarily interested in the relationship between the visible elements of power plants, such as chimneys and power lines, and their surroundings. The photographs included in the work tell a story of the inevitability of the changes brought by the Anthropocene era. While the ecological motif is inherently connected to the topics I address, my primary focus is on how these structures shape and redefine the landscapes they inhabit. Rather than viewing them as mere elements of contemporary scenery, I explore their lasting imprint – both physical and symbolic – as markers of industrial ambition and its environmental cost.
2023, medium format colour negative film, digital scans
The book contains 38 colour photographs. Digital print on 200g/m2 paper, 200x256 mm. Linen hardcover, swiss binding.
2024: "Badania Terenowe / Field Research", Galeria Centrala, Poznań, Poland - selected photographs displayed during a group exhibition (Read more)
2023: "Polish Photo Brunch", Paris Photo 2023, Institut Polonais, Paris, France - photobook showcased during the event (Read more)
2023: "Blurring the Lines 2023", talent call program organized by Urbanautica, finalist (Read more)